Canon Lenses

sthiede

Hey everyone,



I am getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi soon. I was planning on getting it with the 18-55mm kit lens just because its only like 50 bucks more expensive than just the body. I have heard from many places that the kit lens will not allow me to get the full potential from my body, so i was wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction of some better glass from either canon or one of the third parties that will fit. I am a beginner so i wouldn't like to spend more than 400 dollars on a lens. I want like a general purpose lens, one that is well rounded for portraits, outdoor, indoor, wildlife etc.



Thanks so much for you're time, i have done some research online but it didnt totally answer all my questions and the lenses they talked about had a lot of vignetting

backtomac

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Originally Posted by sthiede


Hey everyone,



I am getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi soon. I was planning on getting it with the 18-55mm kit lens just because its only like 50 bucks more expensive than just the body. I have heard from many places that the kit lens will not allow me to get the full potential from my body, so i was wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction of some better glass from either canon or one of the third parties that will fit. I am a beginner so i wouldn't like to spend more than 400 dollars on a lens. I want like a general purpose lens, one that is well rounded for portraits, outdoor, indoor, wildlife etc.



Thanks so much for you're time, i have done some research online but it didnt totally answer all my questions and the lenses they talked about had a lot of vignetting

I have exactly that camera.



Skip the kit lens. It's pretty poor really.



I got the 28-105 USM Macro lens. I'm pleased with it. I think I paid about $200 for it but it was on sale. I'm pretty sure it was under $400 even without the discount. Give it a look.



Unfortunately, I've come to find out that Cannon lenses are quite expensive. I'm starting to look at Tamron and Sigma since they're a little less expensive.

sthiede

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Originally Posted by backtomac


I have exactly that camera.



Skip the kit lens. It's pretty poor really.



I got the 28-105 USM Macro lens. I'm pleased with it. I think I paid about $200 for it but it was on sale. I'm pretty sure it was under $400 even with the discount. Give it a look.



Unfortunately, I've come to find out that Cannon lenses are quite expensive. I'm starting to look at Tamron and Sigma since they're a little less expensive.

thanks for the response. what are you're main subjects, as in what do you shoot most often?



i agree about the price of the canon lenses, i was looking at sigma and tamron but i wasnt sure of build quality and that type of thing.

backtomac

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Originally Posted by sthiede


thanks for the response. what are you're main subjects, as in what do you shoot most often?



i agree about the price of the canon lenses, i was looking at sigma and tamron but i wasnt sure of build quality and that type of thing.

My main subject is people. I also do some intra-oral/medical photography.



I'm close to getting a sigma lens. If I do so I'll let you know how it turns out.



Hopefully Bergermeister will join in. He's got an XTi as well and knows more about lenes and photography in general than I do. It would be good to get his take on things.

reg

Since you are looking for a general lens, I would look at something like a 28-200. Canon and Sigma both make them for under $400. They are good but not great lens. The 28mm will let you get good close ups (18 inches) and 200mm is good for the long distant nature or sports shots. I would also look into getting a lens hood. For general purpose also get one of the rubber roll back hoods, it will help save your equipment and takes up little room when rolled back.

oldcodger73

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Originally Posted by sthiede


Hey everyone,



I am getting a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi soon. I was planning on getting it with the 18-55mm kit lens just because its only like 50 bucks more expensive than just the body. I have heard from many places that the kit lens will not allow me to get the full potential from my body, so i was wondering if any of you can point me in the right direction of some better glass from either canon or one of the third parties that will fit. I am a beginner so i wouldn't like to spend more than 400 dollars on a lens. I want like a general purpose lens, one that is well rounded for portraits, outdoor, indoor, wildlife etc.



Thanks so much for you're time, i have done some research online but it didnt totally answer all my questions and the lenses they talked about had a lot of vignetting

For $50 extra I'd go ahead and get the kit lens. While not considered a quality lens it is capable of taking good pictures within its limitations, for example stopping down to around f/8. And, since you said you're a beginner, it would be a good and inexpensive lens to learn with. Using that lens for a while would also give you an idea of what lens or lenses fits you photographic style.



The thing to remember about a DSLR is you're buying into a system; most people end up with more than one lens.

sthiede

thanks for all the replys.



i know i am buying into a system, but as i do not want to spend loads of money i need to only have like one or too lenses right now.



thanks again. any more input is greatly welcomed

nvidia2008

Lens is the most important if you are going to start SLR photography

sthiede

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Originally Posted by nvidia2008


Lens is the most important if you are going to start SLR photography

well i know that, but you have to start somewhere, right?

spindrift

If you want a good all-rounder start with the EF-S 17-85mm lense. You won't get better for your money.